Perception that incorporates several sensorial inputs; in the case of cinema, sight and hearing mainly; these information are distilled from the visual and audio input at all time
| Auditory perception | Visual perception |
| Low spatial resolution | High spatial resolution |
| High spectral resolution | Very low spectral resolution |
| Best suited to temporal perception | Best suited to spatial perception |
| All-inclusive – non directional | Targetable – directional |
| Unconscious – passive | Conscious – active |
| Substantial emotional effects | Good for different rational tasks |
| Rapid | Comparatively slow |
Related induced effect: Synchresis; Added value
(Sonnenschein, 2001)
(Daurer, [2010?])
(Altman, 1992)